About

The mission of the Centre is to become Australia’s premier university-based centre for research on all aspects of federalism and multi-level governance, both in Australia and beyond.

The Centre’s strategy for carrying out this mission includes

Bringing public and government attention to contemporary issues and topics in comparative federalism and multi-level governance, including the importance of federal-state relations, local and urban governance, and respect for regional, aboriginal, and minority representation.

Hosting events showcasing the best of research and ideas on federalism and multi-level governance from academics and practioners from Australia and abroad.

Organizing conference and workshops on key topics and issues of contemporary relevance.

Sharing lessons from federal countries around the world on renewing federalism and stimulating innovation in policy and governance.

Promoting the study of federalism and multi-level governance in comparative perspective through the School of Politics and International Relations academic undergraduate and graduate courses and teachings, in addition to developing future curricula.

Intersecting with other research centres both in SPIR and at ANU, in order to bring new comparative perspectives to long standing national debates.

Building on the School of Politics and International Relations and ANU’s longstanding legacy in being leaders in debates surrounding federalism in Australia and abroad.